Global baby food packaging market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of over 2.5% from 2015 to 2022. Increasing requirement of premium quality solid food and milk products is expected to stimulate the food-safe packaging materials over the forecast period. Food packaging industry holds baby care segment as the most dynamic category and has witnessed transitions in consumer demand for packaged materials.

Global baby food industry generated revenue over USD 36 billion in 2014 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of over 5% over the forecast period. This is estimated to remain the major factor driving market growth over the forecast period.

Traditional format of paper and glass jars are being replaced with alternative air-tight packaging formats that cater the parents’ requirements. Improved quality of baby milk and baby food products is expected to gain significance owing to increased concern over the nutritional intake and safeguarding baby health.

Rising concern for shelf life and nutritional value of baby food content are expected to influence the materials used in food packaging. A major ingredient of these materials, Bisphenol A is observed to raise concern among parents regarding safety of food products for the babies. It enhances physical resistance characteristics of glass jars and plastic bottles.

Variety of packaging material such as folding cartons, cans, flexible packaging, glass jars, and plastic containers are used for baby food products. Non-urban areas are still accustomed to traditional way of packaging baby food. However, an inclination for premium priced products is observed among the urban counterpart owing to increasing participation of women workforce.

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